FCI-Standard N\u00b0 218<\/p>\n
CHIHUAHUA<\/p>\n\n\n
ORIGIN<\/strong>: Mexico The Chihuahua is regarded as the smallest pedigree dog in the world and carries the name of the This dog has a compact body. Of great importance is the fact that his skull is apple-shaped and that he Length of body slightly greater than height at withers. Desired, however, is an almost square body, Quick, alert, lively and very courageous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CRANIAL REGION: Compact and well built. Set on high, flat in appearance, of moderate length; broad at root, tapering gradually towards the tip. Tail carriage is an important FOREQUARTERS: Steps are long, springy, energetic and active with good reach and drive. Seen from rear, hind legs should move SKIN<\/strong>: Smooth and elastic all over body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hair<\/strong>: In this breed there are two varieties of coat. In this breed, only the weight is taken into consideration, not the height. Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be Source: www.fci.be\/en\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UTILIZATION<\/strong>: Companion dog
FCI-CLASSIFICATION<\/strong>: Group 9 Companion and Toy Dogs.
Section 6 Chihuahue\u00f1o.
Without working trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
largest state of the Mexican Republic (Chihuahua). One assumes that these dogs used to live in the wild and, at the time of the Toltec
civilization, were captured and domesticated by the natives. Representations of a Toy dog called \u00ab Techichi \u00bb which lived in
Tula, were used as decorations on town architecture. These statues are very similar to the present-day Chihuahua.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGENERAL APPEARANCE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
carries his moderately long tail very high, either curved or forming the shape of a semicircle with the tip pointing towards the loin
region.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT PROPORTIONS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
especially in males. In bitches, because of the function of reproduction, a slightly longer body is permitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBEHAVIOUR \/ TEMPERAMENT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
HEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Skull: Well-rounded apple head (a characteristic of the breed).
Stop: Well marked, deep and broad as the forehead is rounded above the set-on of muzzle.
FACIAL REGION:
Nose: Any colour permitted. Moderately short, pointing slightly upwards.
Muzzle: Short, straight seen from side, broad at set-on, tapering towards the tip.
Lips: Lean and close fitting.
Jaws\/Teeth: Scissor or pincer bite. Overshot, undershot, as well as any other anomaly in position of upper or lower jaw must be strictly
penalized.
Cheeks: Only slightly developed, very clean.
EYES<\/strong>: Large, roundish in shape, very expressive, not protruding, perfectly dark. Light eyes permissible, but not desired.
EARS<\/strong>: Large, upright, widely open, broad at set-on, gradually tapering towards their slightly rounded tip. In repose inclined
laterally forming an angle of 45\u00b0.
NECK<\/strong>: Upper profile slightly arched. Medium length. Thicker in dogs than in bitches. Without dewlap. In the long-haired variety, the
presence of a neck-ruff with longer hair is highly desirable.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBODY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Topline: Level.
Withers: Only slightly marked.
Back: Short and firm.
Loin: Strongly muscled.
Croup: Broad and strong; almost flat or slightly sloping.
Chest: Ribcage broad and deep, ribs well sprung. Seen from front, roomy but not exaggerated. Seen from side, reaching to elbows. Not
barrel shaped.
Underline and belly: Formed by a clearly tucked up belly. Slack belly is permitted but not desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTAIL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
characteristic of the breed : when the dog is moving it is carried either high in a curve or in a semicircle with tip towards the loin
region, which gives balance to the body, it should never be carried between the hindlegs nor curled below the backline. The hair on the
tail depends on the variety and is in harmony with the body coat. In the long-haired variety, the tailcoat forms a plume. Tail is pendant in
repose and forms a slight hook.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLIMBS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
General appearance: Forelegs seen from the front form a straight line with the elbows. Seen from the side, they are upright.
Shoulder: Clean and moderately muscled.
Upper arm: Good angulation between shoulder-blade and upper arm.
Elbow: Firm and fitting close to body, which ensures free movement.
Forearm: Straight and of good length.
Metacarpus (Pastern): Slightly sloping, strong and flexible.
Forefeet: Very small and oval with toes well apart but not splayed (neither hare- nor cat-foot). Nails particularly well arched and
moderately long. Pads well developed and very elastic. Dewclaws are not desirable.
HINDQUARTERS:
General appearance: Hindlegs well muscled with long bones, vertical and parallel to each other with good angulation at hip, knee and hock
joints, in harmony with angulation of forequarters.
Metatarsus (Rear pastern): Short hocks with well-developed
Achilles\u2019 tendons; seen from rear, they are well apart straight and vertical.
Hind feet: Very small and oval with toes well apart but not splayed (neither hare- nor cat-foot).
Nails particularly well arched and moderately long. Pads well developed and very elastic. Dewclaws are not desirable.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGAIT\/MOVEMENT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
almost parallel to each other, so that the footprints of the hind feet fit directly into those of the front feet. With increasing speed, the limbs
show a tendency to converge towards the median plane (single track). Movement remains free and springy without visible effort,
head raised and back firm.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCOAT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Smooth-haired: Coat is short, lying close all over body. If there is an undercoat, the hair is somewhat longer; sparse coat on throat
and belly permissible; slightly longer on neck and tail, short on face and ears. Coat is glossy and its texture is soft. Hairless dogs
are not tolerated.
\u2022 Longed-haired: Coat should be fine and silky, smooth or slightly wavy. Not too thick undercoat desired. Coat is longer, forming
feathering on ears, neck, rear of front and hind legs, on feet and on tail. Dogs with long billowing coat will not be accepted.
Colour<\/strong>: All colours in all possible shades and combinations are admitted, except merle colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSIZE AND WEIGHT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Weight: 1 to 3 kg. Ideal weight: between 1,5 and 2,5 kg.
Subjects weighing less than 1 kg and more than 3 kg shall be disqualified.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFAULTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.
\u2022 Missing teeth.
\u2022 \u201cDouble teeth\u201d (persistence of temporary teeth).
\u2022 Pointed ears.
\u2022 Short neck.
\u2022 Long body.
\u2022 Roach or hollow back (Lordosis or Kyphosis).
\u2022 Steep croup.
\u2022 Narrow chest, flat ribcage.
\u2022 Tail: incorrect set-on, short or twisted.
\u2022 Short limbs.
\u2022 Out at elbow.
\u2022 Too close behind.
SEVERE FAULTS:
<\/strong>\u2022 Narrow skull.
\u2022 Eyes small, deep set or protruding.
\u2022 Long muzzle.
\u2022 Under or overshot mouth.
\u2022 Unstable stifle.
DISQUALIFYING FAULTS:
<\/strong>\u2022 Aggressive or overly shy.
\u2022 Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities.
\u2022 Deer type dogs (dogs with an atypical or extremely stylized structure: refined head, long neck, slender body, long limbs).
\u2022 Dogs with an open fontanel.
\u2022 Drop ear or short ear.
\u2022 Deformed jaws.
\u2022 Extremely long body.
\u2022 Absence of tail.
\u2022 In the long- haired variety: Dogs with very long, fine and billowing coat.
\u2022 In the smooth-haired variety: Bald patch (alopecia).
\u2022 Merle colour.
\u2022 Subjects weighing less than 1 kg and more than 3 kg shall be disqualified.
N.B.:
<\/strong>\u2022 Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
\u2022 Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with breed typical conformation should be used for breeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\nINTERESTING VIDEOS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n